Dragonair (Japanese: ハクリュー Hakuryu) is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Dratini starting at level 30 and evolves into Dragonite starting at level 55.
Biology
Dragonair is a long, serpentine reptilian Pokémon with sky blue scales and a white underside. It has a rounded snout, oval purple eyes, and a small, white horn on its forehead. On each side of its head is a small, stylized wing, which is white and curves into a swirl at the base. Three blue, crystal orbs adorn its body: one on its neck and two on its tail.
Dragonair emits a gentle aura that gives it a mystical appearance. As seen in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure, it can make its wings grow larger in order to fly, but otherwise moves through the air unaided. Dragonair hosts a large amount of energy within its body, which it can discharge through the crystals on its neck and tail. This causes its body to brighten and give off a different aura that changes the weather in its vicinity. As a result, Dragonair has been referred as a "divine Pokémon" since ancient times by agricultural peoples. Dragonair is a rare Pokémon that inhabits pristine seas and lakes. The lakes Dragonair lives in are usually filled with offerings from people in gratitude. It is said that a person who sees a Dragonair at the start of a year will be healthy for the whole year. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Dragonair is known to channel power and change the weather even while it sleeps.[1]
In Generation II, Dragonair and its evolutionary relatives were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Outrage, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.
Evolution
Dragonair evolves from Dratini and evolves into Dragonite.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
#148
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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| Green
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A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
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According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.
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Lives in large bodies of water like the sea and lakes. It is said to have the power to change the weather and fly.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#242
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They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
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| Silver
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Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.
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| Crystal
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It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.
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They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#148
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| Ruby
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Dragonair stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.
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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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A Dragonair stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter the weather around it by loosing energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.
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| FireRed
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It is said to live in seas and lakes. Even though it has no wings, it has been seen flying occasionally.
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| LeafGreen
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A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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| Diamond
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If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
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| SoulSilver
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Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.
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| Generation V
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| Black
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If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
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| White
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| Black 2
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If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
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| White 2
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
Mountain #146
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Hoenn
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Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather.
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| Y
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A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. It is said to have the ability to change the weather.
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| Omega Ruby
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Dragonair stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its neck and tail.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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| Generation VII
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Alola
S M : #282
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Alola
US UM : #380
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Kanto
#148
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| Sun
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It has long been thought that its crystalline orbs are imbued with the power to control the weather.
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| Moon
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From time immemorial, it has been venerated by agricultural peoples as an entity able to control the weather.
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| Ultra Sun
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Lakes where Dragonair live are filled with offerings from people, because they believe this Pokémon is able to control the weather.
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| Ultra Moon
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Some say that if you see it at the start of the year, flying through the sky and twisting its body, you'll be healthy all year long.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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Galar
Crown Tundra #195
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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| Sword
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This Pokémon lives in pristine oceans and lakes. It can control the weather, and it uses this power to fly into the sky, riding on the wind.
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| Shield
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This Pokémon gathers power in the orbs on its tail and controls the weather. When enshrouded by an aura, Dragonair has a mystical appearance.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.
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| Shining Pearl
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| Generation IX
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Paldea
#348
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Kitakami
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Blueberry
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They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly.
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| Violet
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It is called the divine Pokémon. When its entire body brightens slightly, the weather changes.
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Game locations
In side games
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Dragonair can only be found in the Battle Frontier.
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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61
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121 - 168
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232 - 326
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84
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80 - 149
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155 - 293
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 420
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonair
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dragonair
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonair
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Dragonair
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dratini
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dratini
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dratini
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonair
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dragonair
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Dragonair can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dragonair
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Dragonair
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.1 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Dozing
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Pokémon type: Dragon
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Points to befriend: 12
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| Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry:
 Yache Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient:
 Fiery Herb ×2
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 Greengrass Corn
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 Pure Oil
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| Main skill: Charge Energy S
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Base carry limit: 12
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| Restores 12 Energy to the user.
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| Evolution requirements:
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 Dratini Candy ×100, Lv. 41
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| Dragonair is said to gather power in the orbs on its tail and control the weather, sometimes even in its sleep. Be careful—the weather around this Pokémon can change instantly.
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Wriggly Sleep
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Uncoiled Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Evolution data
Sprites
In animation
Major appearances
In Beauty is Skin Deep, Clair's Dratini evolved into a Dragonair as Clair was protecting it from Team Rocket. In Better Eight Than Never, Clair used it as her final Pokémon during her Gym battle against Ash.
In A Test in Paradise!, a wild Dragonair living on Dragonite Island with three others evolved into a Dragonite. Having befriended it earlier, Ash caught it shortly afterwards.
Other
Dragonair debuted in the banned episode EP035, as a Dratini the warden of the Safari Zone, Kaiser, was protecting. Over the 30 years since Kaiser last saw the elusive Dragon type, it evolved into Dragonair. It also now has a child Dratini.
In On Olden Pond, a Dragonair lived in a lake that Mr. Saridakis planned to build a luxury resort on. Dragonair was discovered to have saved Mr. Saridakis in the past. A second, present-day rescue led to him cancelling his plans for the lake.
In Master Class Choices!, Amelia used a Shiny Dragonair alongside an Espeon during the Fleurrh City Showcase. They made it past the Theme Performance, but they were voted second during the Freestyle Performance, losing to Serena and her team.
Starting in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, the Ultra Guardians employed a Ride Dragonair, which Lana uses during their missions.
In A Test in Paradise!, three Dragonite living with the one Ash would catch as a Dragonite played a major role.
Minor appearances
Dragonair made its English dub debut in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure, where it was briefly seen flying around the rainbow after the storm.
In Imitation Confrontation, Team Rocket's fantasy featured a Dragonair.
Dragonair made its English dub animated series debut in Dueling Heroes, under the ownership of a Trainer participating in the Whirl Cup.
Multiple Dragonair appeared in The Island Whisperer!.
Pokédex entries
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| EP035
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Dragonair
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dragonair, the Dragon Pokémon. A Legendary Pokémon that can freely make it rain or snow. It's said to be able to fly, even though it doesn't have wings.
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Dragonair
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Ash's Pokédex
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Dragonair, the Dragon Pokémon. Dragonair has the ability to manipulate the elements as it wishes.
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Dragon Dance
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Dragon Dance, a move that combines concentration and rhythmic movement to increase the physical skills of a Pokémon.
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In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Clair's Dragonair
Clair's Dragonair appeared in The Dragonite's Imperial Wrath.
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
A Dragonair appeared in LDK1.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Clair's Dragonair
Dragonair debuted in Long Live the Nidoking!, where it was one of the Pokémon at Fuchsia City's Safari Zone.
A Dragonair appeared with its Trainer in Just a Spearow Carrier at the Indigo Plateau.
Lance owns two Dragonair, one of which he caught previously, the other stolen and brainwashed. The latter was sought by Yellow for surfing, as it was offered as a prize in a surfing contest in Breath of the Dragonair Part 1, the former first appeared in Extricated from Exeggutor. Multiple other Dragonair also make up the Dragon-type army together with his multiple Aerodactyl, together they were used to attack the mainlands of Kanto. They first appeared in Playing Horsea.
Clair's Dragonair appeared in Debonaire Dragonair, where it was seen being used to battle Ryu's Seadra and win. It later cam with its Trainer to the Dragon's Den, where it battled and was defeated by Suicune.
A Dragonair appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
The Battle Factory rented a Dragonair, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.
A Dragonair appeared in a flashback in One Way or Another.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
In Crystal Orb of Rainfall, Shu meets a Dragonair named Ryuko in the body of a human. He helps her find the blue orb she lost that used to be on her neck.
Later, in GDZ66, Shu catches a Dragonair of his own.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Clair's Dragonair
Clair's Dragonair appeared in The Ultimate Battle…?!.
A Dragonair appeared in Lance's Dragonite's fantasy in The Final Battle!! when it was telling a false story about how it met Lance.
A Dragonair appeared in Good-Bye, Pikachu?!, where it evolved from a Dratini. It managed to take out all of Giovanni's Pokémon. Dragonair then evolved into a Dragonite when Clefairy pulled its tail.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dragonair (TCG)
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Dragonair was originally known as "Dragyn".
- According to the radio drama The Birth of Mewtwo, Dragonair was scientifically registered by a Pokémon discovery ship 1001 about 200 nautical miles away from the open sea of Seafoam Islands.
- In Blackthorn City, a woman is willing to trade her RhydonGS or DodrioCHGSS for a female Dragonair. This makes Dragonair the only Pokémon able to be male or female that must be a specific gender for an in-game trade.
- In Pokémon Yellow, Dragonair's catch rate was changed from 45 to 27, making it the hardest Pokémon to catch in the Kanto Safari Zone. In the later games, the catch rate was changed back to 45.
- Dragonair is also the former name of an airline based in Hong Kong in the real world.
- In Generation I and Generation II, Dratini and Dragonair can learn Hyper Beam via leveling up, but not via TM. This was fixed in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
- Dragonair and its evolutionary relatives share their category with Horsea, its evolved forms, Salamence, and Kalosian Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
Origin
Dragonair appears to be based on sea serpents or ryu, traditional Japanese dragons or Chinese dragons who bring good luck. It also resembles a snake, its tail even resembling that of a rattlesnake. The wings on its head resemble those on the sandals and hat of the Greek god Hermes, and its long, snakelike body may be a reference to the snakes on his scepter.
Dragonair may also be based on the imugi, a proto-dragon that resembles a snake and lives in water or caves, much like Dragonair. After an imugi lives a thousand years, a jewel (called a Yeouiju) will fall from the sky. If the imugi catches it, it will become a true dragon. The jewels on Dragonair's neck and tail might also be a reference to Chinese dragons' associations with pearls, specifically, the flaming pearl often placed under dragon's chin which symbolizes prosperity, power, immortality, thunder, and grants wishes.
Name origin
Dragonair may be a combination of dragon and air, debonair, or lair (traditional home of a dragon).
Hakuryū may be derived from 白竜 hakuryū (white dragon).
In other languages
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 Japanese
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ハクリュー Hakuryu
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From 白竜 hakuryū
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 French
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Draco
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From draco
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 Spanish
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Dragonair
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Same as English name
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Dragonir
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From the English name and possibly Fafnir
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 Italian
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Dragonair
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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신뇽 Sinnyong
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From 신 (神) sin and 뇽 (龍) nyong
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 Mandarin Chinese
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哈克龍 / 哈克龙 Hākèlóng
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From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and 龍 / 龙 lóng
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 Cantonese Chinese
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哈克龍 Hāhāklùhng*
哈古龍 Hāgúlùhng*
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From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and 龍 lùhng
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 Hindi
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ड्रैगनेयर Dragonair
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Драгонэйр Dragoneyr
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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ฮาคุริว Hakhurio
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Bitter Berry (100%)
Protein (100%)
Dragon Scale (2%)
Dragon Fang (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Dragonair images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
